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RSA 643
Chapter 643: Abuse of Office
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643:1 Official Oppression.
A public servant, as defined in RSA 640:2, II, is guilty of a misdemeanor if, with a purpose to benefit himself or another or to harm another, he knowingly commits an unauthorized act which purports to be an act of his office; or knowingly refrains from performing a duty imposed on him by law or clearly inherent in the nature of his office.
Source. 1971, 518:1, eff. Nov. 1, 1973.
How it has changed
From the section's source note, newest first.
- 1971 Laws of 1971, chapter 518
Other bills that proposed changes
Bills whose own text says they change this section, and that are not in its history above.
- HB 1393 Died
- HB 191-FN 2019-2020 Died
- HB 590-FN 2015-2016 Died
- HB 504 2013-2014 Died
- HB 1201-FN 2013-2014 Died
- HB 572-FN 2011-2012 Died
- HB 1327 2011-2012 Died
- HB 1520-FN 2011-2012 Died
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- HB 1524-FN 2011-2012 Died
- HB 1468-FN 2009-2010 Died
- HB 1515-FN 2009-2010 Died
- HB 620-FN 2005-2006 Died
- HB 1390 2005-2006 Died
- HB 409 2003-2004 Died
- HB 1486-FN 1999-2000 Died
- HB 1378-FN 1997-1998 Died
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643:2 Misuse of Information.
A public servant, as defined in RSA 640:2, II, is guilty of a misdemeanor if, knowing that official action is contemplated or in reliance on information which he has acquired by virtue of his office or from another public servant, he:
I. Acquires or divests himself of a pecuniary interest in any property, transaction or enterprise which may be affected by such action or information; or
II. Speculates or wagers on the basis of such action or information; or
III. Knowingly aids another to do any of the foregoing.
Source. 1971, 518:1, eff. Nov. 1, 1973.
How it has changed
From the section's source note, newest first.
- 1971 Laws of 1971, chapter 518